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About this quote

What does it mean?
A poem promises that Aslan's coming will end winter and sorrow.
In plain terms
When Aslan appears sorrow ends and spring returns.
What can you take from it?
Hope that wrongs will be righted.

Where it applies

  • winter
  • grief
  • injustice

Putting it to work

  • share the poem
  • mark seasons
  • wait actively

Questions to consider

  • What winter do you live in?
  • What would spring look like?

Another view

It can promise quick fixes when change takes time.

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